Office demand is strong. The building still decides the investment.
CBRE reported Dubai office rents up 13% year on year in Q2 2026, with prime rents up 16% and occupancy around 94%. Those figures support a serious look at commercial property, while each acquisition still needs a careful review of tenant demand, fit-out cost, service charges and resale depth.
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ANALYSIS BYArash Sepassi
Strong leasing conditions deserve attention, but a market average is not the income statement for a specific office. Floor, fit-out, parking allocation, tenant covenant and building management can change both the achievable rent and the costs of ownership.
Before recommending an acquisition, I would test the asking price against recent comparable deals and model the net income after service charges, vacancy and future fit-out. I would also consider how easily the space could be leased or sold if the investor’s plans change.
Market data provides context and reflects the stated reporting period. This commentary is not a valuation, a live listing or a personal investment recommendation. Last reviewed September 2026.
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